Saturday, September 7, 2013

Four Leaves

The past couple of mornings have been chilly. That, and the shorter days, and the fact that we're in September - all make me realize that the seasons are getting ready to change. Next comes one of the prettiest seasons - Autumn. I look forward to the cooler temperatures and the colorful leaves we get here in the Northeast.
Do you remember collecting pretty color leaves as a child? I can remember finding different colors and shapes and gathering them like they were a bouquet of flowers. I would collect them on my way home from school, walking the few blocks and looking at all the leaves on the ground - trying to find just the right size and color to add to my bouquet. Then I would give them to my mother when I walked into the house - handing her my bouquet as she would ooh and aah at the wonderful colors. Every fall I am reminded of that time when I see the leaves change color on the trees and start their "rainfall" down. And I still look for the best ones to ooh and aah over, as I remember my mom and her endless enthusiasm for my bouquet of leaves. A bouquet she saw almost every day, but each day was like it was a brand new feast for the eyes. She feined that excitement so well, making each bouquet like it was the first. I smile now, as I look back on those days with my adult eyes, and see them for what they were. Would I change those moments for a piece of reality? Not a chance!

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Creating (anything) has always been a part of my life. My paintings attempt to capture moments in time, where an emotion or feeling was felt. It's all about capturing the visual expression that is found in life. I find it is a truly wonderful way to live.